MDC

Come For The Adventure  And Leave With A Better Appreciation Of Nature

Beyond 17 miles of sun-bathed beach and relaxing places to stay, New Smyrna Beach invites you to explore its wild side.

The Marine Discovery Center guides visitors by kayak or boat through one of North America’s most biodiverse ecosystems, home to more than 4,000 species of plants and animals—including the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin.

Looking for adventure? Relax. You’ve found it.

Marine Discovery Center

Marine Discovery Center invites you to explore the diverse wildlife and beauty of the Indian River Lagoon on one of our expertly guided boats and kayak eco-tours. Led by a certified Florida Master Naturalist, these excursions will give you an up-close and personal look at one of North America’s most biodiverse ecosystems, which is home to more than 4,000 species of plants and animals, including the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, Florida manatee, horseshoe crabs, coastal birds, and a wide variety of fish and other important organisms.

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